Taking a pet from the United States to India

What the USDA APHIS page for India says about exporting a pet there.

What this destination requires

Dogs and Cats India's website for pet import regulations Procedure for import of pet dogs into India (615.

28 KB) Procedure for import of pet cats into India (619.

Step 1: Health Certificate The requirements for traveling with your pet are described in the health certificate.

A health certificate for dogs or cats can also be generated by the pet's veterinarian through the Veterinary Export Health Certification System ( VEHCS ).

CDC high-risk for dog rabies. CDC lists India as high risk for dog rabies, which affects bringing a dog back into the United States.

Read the source

This page summarises the USDA APHIS page Pet Travel From the United States to India. That page is the authority; read it in full before you travel.

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Source: USDA APHIS — https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/us-to-another-country-export/pet-travel-us-india. Record retrieved September 2026; APHIS last modified this page February 27, 2026.

This page summarises a U.S. government page and is not legal or veterinary advice. Rules change; confirm the requirements with APHIS and your destination country before you travel.